Project Manager - Facilities & Utilities

FITS LLC; Juana Díaz (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FITS LLC is seeking a senior project engineer with 8+ years in pharmaceutical capital projects. You will lead design criteria, coordinate with external teams, review drawings, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role emphasizes cost control, scheduling, and value engineering across complex projects.

You will collaborate with procurement and end-users to meet business needs, ensure seamless system integration, and maintain rigorous documentation throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with 8+ years in Capital Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English.
• Experience in Scope of Work and URS Development, Cost Estimate Process, Design Verification & Approval, Procurement & Contract Management, and Subcontractor oversight.
• Project scheduling and controls experience with Primavera or MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of project scopes, design criteria, and engineering specifications in alignment with client standards.
• Coordinate with external consultants and contractors to ensure deliverables meet goals, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Review engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documents for constructability and compliance.
• Support value engineering to optimize design solutions for cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Ensure designs align with facility master plans and client objectives.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and change orders.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with specs, quality, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with construction teams to monitor contractor performance and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients and end-users to align objectives with business needs.
• Ensure all activities comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and related regulations.
• Develop quality assurance measures to track design and construction performance.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve technical conflicts related to design, materials, or construction practices.
• Maintain thorough project documentation including design packages and as-built drawings.

Skills

Project management

Design verification

URS development

Cost estimation

Procurement management

Contract management

Scheduling

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Primavera

MS Project

Job description

WHAT MAKES YOU A FIT:

The Technical Part:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with over eight (8) years of experience within Capital Projects in the Pharmaceutical Industry.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual, Spanish and English
• Experience in:
  • Scope of Work and URS Development
  • Cost Estimate Process
  • Design Verification & Approval
  • Procurement & Contract Management
  • Management of the bidding process
  • Project Schedules (Primavera, MS Project, etc.)
  • Project Controls
  • Subcontractor’s and Overall Project Supervision
  • Commissioning, Validation, & Start-up Support

The Personality Part:

• If you value healthy competition, teamwork, being ethical and believe that the scientific method can be applied in all aspects of life, then bring it on! You just might have what it takes to take on this new challenge.

AS A PIECE OF FITS, YOU WILL: (The day-to-day on the job)

• Lead the development of project scopes, design criteria, and engineering specifications in alignment with client’s standards.
• Coordinate with external consultants and contractors to ensure design deliverables meet project goals, timelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform detailed reviews of engineering drawings, 3D models, and technical documentation, ensuring constructability, feasibility, and compliance.
• Support value engineering efforts to optimize design solutions for cost-effectiveness without compromising quality or compliance.
• Ensure alignment of designs with facility master plans, production requirements, and client’s strategic objectives.
• Review and approve shop drawings, submittals, and change orders.
• Conduct field inspections to verify compliance with design specifications, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with construction management teams to monitor contractor performance and adherence to project schedules.
• Work closely with project managers, procurement teams, and end-users to align project objectives with business needs.
• Coordinate with client’s facilities and operations teams to ensure seamless integration of new systems into existing infrastructure.
• Facilitate technical discussions and design reviews, ensuring that all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Ensure all design and construction activities comply with GMP, FDA, OSHA, and other applicable regulations.
• Develop and implement quality assurance measures to track and validate design and construction performance.
• Identify potential risks during design and construction phases and implement mitigation strategies.
• Resolve technical conflicts and troubleshoot issues related to design, materials, or construction practices.
• Provide solutions to ensure project delivery meets cost, quality, and timeline objectives.
• Maintain accurate and thorough project documentation, including design packages, as-built drawings, and change management record

WHO WE ARE:

We are a Service Provider companydifferent from the rest. We pride ourselves in how we treat the most important piece of our company's puzzle: you! We integrate Engineering, Construction, Maintenance, Utilities and Specialized Technical services across the Island (and in the US as well!). Our company is flexible, family-oriented and focused on our resources' well-being, while providing our Pharmaceutical, Medical Device and Manufacturing industryclients with top-notch quality talent.We're FITS!

Are you the Next Piece?